New Delhi: Bravery, dedication, and outstanding service will be in the spotlight this Independence Day as the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced 1,090 medal recipients from Police, Fire Services, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Services. The awards span Gallantry Medals, the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, and the Medal for Meritorious Service,…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the challenge of filling vacant teaching posts through the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) due to legal obstacles as per the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Act, 2020, the state government has granted permission for public universities in Odisha to enlist retired faculty members. The Higher Education department of the state government has…
Paris: India continued its strong tradition in javelin throw at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar secured silver and bronze medals in the Men’s Javelin Throw F46 final at Stade de France on Tuesday.
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen the agricultural landscape of Odisha, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment on Thursday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with four key public sector corporations for the financial year 2025–26. The signing ceremony was held at Lok Seva Bhavan, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’…
Jammu: A wave of natural disasters has struck Jammu and Kashmir, with a deadly landslide on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine route in Reasi district killing 30 pilgrims and injuring 14 others, even as floods and cloudbursts wreak havoc across the region. The landslide occurred on Tuesday evening near Adhkwari, forcing authorities to suspend…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a crucial high-level meeting in New Delhi today to review the operations of the Multi Agency Centre (MAC) of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), which plays a pivotal role in addressing the country’s security challenges. The meeting was attended by heads of various security, law enforcement, intelligence,…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, inaugurated a two-week online Short-Term Internship Programme for 60 university-level students from diverse academic disciplines across the country. The program, designed to deepen understanding and awareness of human rights, aims to inspire the next generation to contribute meaningfully to the protection and promotion of these rights….
Bhubaneswar: In a spellbinding evening celebrating the enduring elegance of Odissi, Sṛjan – Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa presented its annual student showcase, Upasaraṇam 2025, at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar. Aptly titled “Upasaraṇam”—moving towards excellence, the event highlighted the institution’s unwavering commitment to classical dance training, performance, and creativity since its inception in 1993. The programme…
Paris: In a thrilling display of resilience and skill, India emerged victorious in a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout against Great Britain at the Paris Olympics. The veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh’s stellar performance was pivotal in securing the win, even as India played with ten men for the last 42 minutes of the match. Sreejesh’s incredible…
New Delhi: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, chaired a key stakeholders’ consultation meeting today in New Delhi to discuss the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024. The consultation, part of a series of ongoing discussions, aimed to gather valuable inputs from diverse stakeholders to shape a…
